Figure, shows how the potential energy V for two neighbouring atoms varies with their separation r. Which statement is correct?

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the slope of the curve at Z is related to Hooke's law

the force between atoms is repulsive for separation greater than OY

the atoms are in equilibrium at separation OX

the force between atoms is repulsive for separation less than OY

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